2025-26 Catalog

CJK: Crim Justice Institute

Courses

Credit(s)ContactLab

CJK 0002. INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

.4120

INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT This course provides an overview of the academy program and the Criminal Justice system in Florida.

CJK 0016. COMMUNICATION.

.8240

COMMUNICATION In this course the student will learn several communication skills that will make the student safer and more effective in their work as a law enforcement officer. Officers who possess strong interpersonal skills can respond appropriately and potentially avoid triggering or escalating a crisis situation.

CJK 0018. LEGAL.

2.133640

LEGAL This course provides instruction on the history of the American legal system. Constitutional law, search and seizure, law of arrest, elements of crimes, civil and criminal liability and its application to the public and officers are examined.

CJK 0019. INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING.

1.867560

INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING This course concentrates on note-taking, interviewing, report principles and mechanics.

CJK 0020. LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS.

1.600

LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS The components of the police driving environment are explored. Practical exercises are conducted on the driving range.

CJK 0021. SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY.

1.133340

SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY This course provides an overview of how to respond safely to the diverse populations you will encounter. Maintain professionalism and situational awareness at all times when you respond to any scene.

CJK 0031. FIRST AID FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICERS.

1.33300

FIRST AID FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICERS This course prepares prospective officers to apply first aid knowledge and techniques to emergency situations. Adult, child and infant CPR is included.

CJK 0040. CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIREARMS..

2.66700

CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIREARMS. This course provides instruction in the use of handgun, shotgun, and rifle. Safety procedures and ammunition use are also covered. Practical exercises are conducted on the firing range.

CJK 0051. CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS.

2.66700

CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS This course of instruction includes the techniques used for an officer's personal safety and those necessary to subdue, search, and transport resisting individuals. The use of restraining devices, impact weapons, and pressure points are covered.

CJK 0063. FUNDAMENTALS OF PATROL.

1.333400

FUNDAMENTALS OF PATROL This course examines the techniques and tactics that officers use while on patrol to include Community Oriented Policing, officer safety and survival skills, and basic instruction on responding to calls and making an arrest.

CJK 0072. CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS.

1.6480

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS In this course the student will know how to respond to any incident that has the potential for an arrest.

CJK 0073. CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY AND SOCIETY.

.4120

CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY AND SOCIETY In this course the student addresses the officer’s initial response, course of action, providing the correct victim brochure, and responding as backup.

CJK 0079. CRIME SCENE FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS.

1.133340

CRIME SCENE FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS In this course the student addresses the critical components of the crime scene follow-up.

CJK 0093. CRITICAL INCIDENTS.

1.467440

CRITICAL INCIDENTS This course provides an overview of the law enforcement techniques and tactics employed in confronting large scale or critical incidents including active shooters, natural disasters, hazardous material exposure and explosive devices.

CJK 0096. CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER PHYSICAL FITNESS.

2600

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER PHYSICAL FITNESS The student will participate in various physical exercises, including stretching, calisthenics, and running in preparation for Defensive Tactics Training.

CJK 0300. INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS.

1.067320

INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS This course provides an overview of the correctional academy program and the Criminal Justice System in Florida.

CJK 0305. COMMUNICATIONS.

1.333400

COMMUNICATIONS The student will learn the report writing process from the interview, statement taking, note taking, and the final report product. Interpersonal communication skills are covered along with use of telecommunications.

CJK 0306. COMMUNICATION FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS.

1.067320

COMMUNICATION FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS In this course the student will learn several communication skills that will make the student safer and more effective in their work as a law enforcement officer.

CJK 0310. OFFICER SAFETY.

.533160

OFFICER SAFETY This course covers potential situations that may occur in a correctional facility and which action should be taken. Topics such as location and control of contraband and facility identification policies will be discussed.

CJK 0320. INTAKE AND RELEASE.

.6180

INTAKE AND RELEASE This course provides instruction on topics not limited to inmate intake procedures, fingerprinting, inmate security levels, and legal issues involved in criminal history information.

CJK 0321. INTAKE AND RELEASE.

.533160

INTAKE AND RELEASE This course provides an overview of the intake and reception process in a correctional facility, classification and housing assignments, and explains the basic release process at county and state facilities.

CJK 0324. SUPERVISION IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

1.067320

SUPERVISION IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY In this course the student will have foundational knowledge of the processes for monitoring inmates in a variety of situations, transporting inmates, and addressing disciplinary issues.

CJK 0325. SUPERVISING IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

1.333400

SUPERVISING IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY This course is designed to provide an overview of the supervisory role within a correctional facility, including aspects of daily operations, the disciplinary process, safety, security, and treatment of inmates.

CJK 0326. SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL POPULATIONS.

.833250

SUPERVISING CORRECTIONAL POPULATIONS This course provides an introduction to the various populations within a correctional environment and includes information on legal aspects of providing care and custody for inmates under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

CJK 0327. SHIFT MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY.

.667200

SHIFT MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY This chapter teaches the basics of situational awareness and safety measures within a correctional environment, including equipment, security checks, searches, contraband, and maintaining general facility safety.

CJK 0330. SUPERVISING SPECIAL POPULATIONS.

.667200

SUPERVISING SPECIAL POPULATIONS This course is designed to provide an overview of the supervisory role in a correctional facility among inmates categorized as special population. Topics include: supervising a housing unit, officer safety and professionalism, and inmate care, custody, and control.

CJK 0335. RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES.

.533160

RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES This course prepares students for potential types of emergency situations that may occur within a correctional facility and examines the actions that should be taken. Topics include but are not limited to: hazardous materials, riots, bomb threats, and man-made and natural disasters.

CJK 0336. INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

.667200

INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES This course provides foundational knowledge in identifying and responding to critical incidents within a correctional facility.

CJK 0340. CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING.

1300

CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING The student will participate in various physical exercises, including stretching, calisthenics and running in preparation for Defense Tactics Training.

CJK 0355. LEGAL FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS.

.733220

LEGAL FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS This course provides students with an understanding of the different types of laws and the importance of staying current with case law and agency policies and procedures. Students will develop a basic understanding of federal, state, and local laws in order to act properly and effectively without violating the individual rights of inmates.

CJK 0393. CROSS-OVER PROGRAM UPDATES.

.26780

CROSS-OVER PROGRAM UPDATES This course is for instructors to deliver expanded or updated instruction on curriculum topics contained in this cross-over program, e.g., new techniques, high liability area or application of relevant case law.

CJK 0400. TRAFFIC INCIDENTS.

.4120

TRAFFIC INCIDENTS This course will provide the student with the necessary information about traffic statutes and procedures and will lay the foundations for you to practice excellent traffic enforcement.

CJK 0401. TRAFFIC STOPS.

.8240

TRAFFIC STOPS The student will learn legal issues and traffic law, professional traffic stops and discriminatory profiling, unknown risks of traffic stops, and the identification, initiation, and application of tactical approaches to high risk traffic stops.

CJK 0402. TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS.

1300

TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS Traffic accident investigation, scene management, evidence handling and reporting procedures are reviewed.

CJK 0403. DUI TRAFFIC STOPS.

.8240

DUI TRAFFIC STOPS This course provides an overview of the DUI problem, DUI detection, drug-impaired driving, the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and DUI report writing. Legal issues regarding DUI traffic stops are also discussed.

CJK 0421. CONDUCTED ELECTRICAL WEAPON/DART FIRING STUN GUN.

.13340

CONDUCTED ELECTRICAL WEAPON/DART FIRING STUN GUN This course will introduce the student to the basics of the dart-firing stun gun and provide the fundamental knowledge on this emerging tool in Criminal Justice.